Should private companies or people be allowed to operate drone aircraft?

It’s no longer a far-fetched idea. In fact, this week the Associated Press had to correct a report that the gossip website TMZ was planning to launch a drone of its own.

But according to YahooNewsUK, private drones may be on the horizon: “Pilotless civilian aircraft could start to become a common sight … within the next 10 years. … Scientists say aviation is at a ‘crossroads’ with the development of civilian drones that can safely fly themselves.

” … Military drones are already widely employed in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, where their use has been controversial. But their civilian counterparts will have to be even more intelligent and technologically advanced to satisfy regulators.”

Whaddya think?

— Should drones be restricted to government use?

— Is the airspace over your home public or private?

— Should cities or counties be able to ban drones in their jurisdiction?